Askren is currently on the outside looking in after completing his Bellator contract with a successful 170-pound title defense against Andrey Koreshkov in July. UFC officials haven’t presented the 2008 Olympic wrestler with an official contract offer, but company boss Dana White has expressed interest in signing “Funky.”

“Of course (I’d like to fight him),” St-Pierre told MMAjunkie.com. “He’s a good fighter, undefeated, and yes, if he comes, I’ll fight him. No problem.”

Askren hasn’t been shy when it comes to his desire to fight St-Pierre, as he tends to call out or poke fun at the French-Canadian on social media whenever the opportunity presents itself.

St-Pierre, who next fights Johny Hendricks on Nov. 16 at UFC 167, hasn’t been goaded into responding to Askren’s antics, but that doesn’t mean he’s unaware of what’s going on.

Askren is considered the top welterweight currently not signed to the UFC roster, and many fans are curious to see how the 29-year-old two-time NCAA Division I national wrestling champion would do against the division’s kingpin and No. 1 ranked fighter.

As the UFC 189 tour made its last stop in Dublin, featherweight champ Jose Aldo was met with a torrent of abuse from the Irish fans. It might have been unpleasant, but it might also have been just what he needed.